Zelda Fan Marathons Every 3D Zelda Game on Stream

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A dedicated Legend of Zelda fan recently accomplished an incredible feat: completing 100% of every 3D Zelda game back-to-back. The Zelda series has evolved from its original 2D format into expansive 3D adventures, and recent games like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom have redefined open-world gaming. These 3D Zelda titles are known for offering players a wealth of in-depth side quests and challenges to tackle.

Although Zelda games often feature the classic battle between Link and Ganon, the series has consistently enhanced its optional content. Recent Zelda titles offer a wide variety of engaging side quests, many with their own unique stories, like the Anju and Kafei quest in Majora’s Mask and the Tarrey Town missions in Breath of the Wild. Games on the Switch have also added numerous Shrine challenges and collectibles like Korok Seeds. Now, a dedicated Zelda fan has impressively completed every 3D Zelda game to 100% in a single playthrough.

Zelda Fan Completes Every 3D Game in One Sitting

Twitch streamer Nukie recently accomplished an incredible feat: completing every 3D Zelda game in a single livestream that lasted almost four days! Nukie spent nearly 89 hours on Twitch playing through each game in the series, starting with Ocarina of Time and finishing with Tears of the Kingdom. She had been preparing for this massive challenge for about six years, and viewers could track her progress and see which games took the longest. Ocarina of Time was the quickest, taking just over four hours, while Tears of the Kingdom was the most time-consuming, requiring 32 hours to finish.

  • Ocarina of Time: 4 hours, 19 seconds
  • Majora’s Mask: 5 hours, 12 minutes, 20 seconds
  • The Wind Waker: 7 hours, 14 minutes, 12 seconds
  • Twilight Princess: 7 hours, 12 minutes, 54 seconds
  • Skyward Sword: 8 hours, 39 minutes, 34 seconds
  • Breath of the Wild: 22 hours, 40 minutes, 19 seconds
  • Tears of the Kingdom: 32 hours, 51 minutes, 31 seconds

While Nukie’s amazing Zelda achievement was impressive, she cautioned fans against trying it themselves. She warned of potential health risks and explained she’d spent years preparing and received medical clearance. The incredibly fast completion times were also unusual; newer games like Tears of the Kingdom can take hundreds of hours to finish, even for experienced players.

The Zelda Franchise Has Continued to Grow and Innovate

Recent Zelda games have largely focused on 3D exploration, but the series hasn’t been afraid to try different approaches. The 2024 release, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, went back to the classic overhead perspective and, notably, let players control Princess Zelda as the primary character. The Hyrule Warriors games have become a successful spin-off series, with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment even continuing the story from Tears of the Kingdom. One long-time developer believes this spin-off series might even influence the direction of future main Zelda games.

Nintendo hasn’t officially revealed the next Legend of Zelda game, but they’re definitely starting to think about its future. Series producer Eiji Aonuma recently hinted that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment could influence the direction of the next Zelda title. The Zelda franchise is also preparing to celebrate its 40th anniversary on February 21st, and we might hear more about Link’s next adventure during the festivities. The Legend of Zelda has become a gaming classic, and fans like Nukie demonstrate just how passionate they are about the series.

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2025-12-30 07:04